Dr. David P. Loyd, 89, former AU professor

Megan Edwards Published: August 28, 2006 12:00 AM

Dr. David Paul Loyd, 89, of 1111 Hale Ave., passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at Good Shepherd Home, Ashland, following a long illness.He was born Sept. 1, 1916, in Warsaw, Ind., to Ray and Harriet Reed Loyd.Dr. Loyd taught for 37 years in the marketing field, beginning his career at Ashland College in 1947. He received his undergraduate degree from Ashland College. He continued his education through The Ohio State University, achieving his masters degree in 1947 and doctorate degree in 1962. In 1966, he took the post of dean of business administration and economics at Ashland College and remained on the faculty until 1976, when he left to spend a year teaching at the University of Maine.In 1977, Dr. Loyd joined the University of Akron faculty as assistant professor of marketing, retiring in 1984. During his time there he founded the Akron Chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon, a national marketing fraternity. Upon his retirement, students at Akron established the David P. Loyd Scholarship to be given annually to a marketing student.He served in the Pacific Theater with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, retiring as a first lieutenant.During his membership at First Christian Church, he served as superintendent of Sunday school, was a deacon and elder and involved in music programs.Dr. Loyd was a board member of the Friends of the University Library, and served on the Ashland Symphony board for 11 years. He also participated in City Club and 22 Club and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years.He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and participated in the senior choir, mens Bible study, mens choir and Lutheran Leaders Sunday school class.He was married to Mary Vanosdall Loyd in 1940, who preceded him in death in 1987.On Jan. 25, 1992, he married Helen McPherson, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Judy (Georges) Knafo of New York City, David Loyd Jr. (Maria) of Bayonne, N.J.; stepdaughters, Ann McPherson of Ashland and Mary (Robert) Morgan of Somerset, England; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Emi Knafo of New York City, Terry, Robbyn and Judy Loyd of Bayonne, N.J.; and two nephews, Thomas and Robert Ferverda of Indiana.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Dorothy Ferverda.A memorial service will be noon Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 Center St., Ashland, with the Rev. Sanford Mitchell and the Rev. Robert Pflueger officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call 11 a.m. until the time of the service at noon Tuesday at the church.In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established at Ashland University and contributions may be made to the Dr. David Paul Loyd Scholarship fund, for marketing students, 401 College Ave., Ashland, Ohio 44805.Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.dpkfh.com. Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (T-G 08/28/06)